A tragic accident in Brunswick, Georgia has left a family dealing with a very difficult situation.
According to accident reports, Cecilia Maxwell, 35, and her husband Matthew Maxwell, 38, died as a result of the crash that occurred at Selden Park and Newcastle Street on Tuesday night.
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Cecilia died at the scene while Matthew succumbed to his injuries a day later.
He was in critical condition when he was taken to Jacksonville’s UF Health Hospital by helicopter following the accident.
It is understood that Matthew was driving a Nissan Rogue when he suffered a medical event and lost consciousness. He lost control of the vehicle around 11:09 p.m. as he drove along Fourth Street and approached Newcastle Street.
The vehicle then struck a large tree near the entrance to Selden Park and overturned.
The Maxwells had two children, 13-year-old Matthew Jr. and 16-year-old Emma.
Matthew Jr. was in the car when the crash occurred, but he only sustained minor injuries.
The children are staying with an aunt and her family for the time being.
A family friend set up a GoFundMe page to assist with their basic needs.
The target is set at $20,000 and as of Saturday morning, more than $10,000 had been raised.
The Georgia State Patrol’s specialized reconstruction team is looking into the crash and if more information is published, it will be made available in subsequent accident reports.
Every year, more than 1,500 people die on Georgia’s roads.
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